This work (as the preface mentions) was intended in imitation of the Tales of my Grandfather. “Let me hope,” the author says, “that occasionally, whilst the younger branches find amusement in the tales and adventures here brought together, some of the older folks may not be unwilling to take this little summary in hand, as a temporary substitute for the unmanageable folios produced by the unwearied industry of Saville, Twysden, and Warton, and Wilkins.”
THE REFORMATION IN ENGLAND.
By the Rev. J. J. Blunt.
This is a compact but lively and entertaining sketch of the Reformation, and the personal history of the founders of our National Church.
The Reformation is one of the most remarkable events in our history, whether in relation to politics or religion; for its influence was most powerful upon both. The reading, profession, and taste of the author have led him to regard it chiefly in the latter light; and, therefore, brief as the sketch is, it will not be found of the nature of an abridgment, but a continuous though succinct account of the rise, progress, and consummation of that great revolution of the Church of England.
⁂ This book is included in the list of works of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.
THE TRIALS OF CHARLES THE FIRST, AND OF SOME OF THE REGICIDES.
With Biographies of Bradshaw, Ireton, Harrison, &c., and Illustrative Notes, Legal and Historical. Portrait, Views, &c.
A clear and detailed account of the most remarkable and important of English Causes Célèbres, with a narrative of the distinguishing events of that interesting period of our history.
HISTORY OF THE EXPEDITION TO RUSSIA UNDERTAKEN BY THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON.